One of a Pair of Incense Boxes in the Shape of Dog Charms, Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1840, Japan, Porcelain with overglaze enamels (Minpei kilns), H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); L. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Ceramics, Pairs of dog-shaped papier-mâché figures (inuhariko) were produced from the Heian period on as protective amulets. By the beginning of the Edo period, they were part of the traditional wedding set, used to ensure safe childbirth and also to protect the child's health
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Pair, Incense Boxes, Shape, Dog Charms, Edo period, 1615–1868, ca, 1840, Japan, Porcelain, overglaze enamels, Minpei kilns, H, 1 3/4, 4.4 cm, L, 2 1/2, 6.4, Ceramics, Pairs, dog-shaped papier-mâché figures, inuhariko, produced, Heian, protective amulets, part, traditional wedding, set, ensure safe, childbirth, protect, child, health
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